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Position Title Industrial and Systems Engineering in the Peninsulas - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool About the University

Western Washington University is a public institution that was founded in 1893 and is comprised of about 15,000 students.  It is recognized as the top public masters-granting university in the Pacific Northwest by US News & World Report.  The Chronicle of Higher Education names Western as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, winning honors in two categories: teaching environment, and tenure clarity and process.

Western Washington University's presence on the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas includes academic centers in Bremerton, Poulsbo, and Port Angeles, developed in partnership with Olympic College and Peninsula College. These sites expand access to bachelor's degrees for place-bound students and support regional workforce needs. Current programs include Business Administration (Poulsbo), Cybersecurity (Poulsbo), Environmental Science and Environmental Studies (Port Angeles and Poulsbo), Natural Resource Management (Port Angeles and Poulsbo), Multidisciplinary Studies (all three sites), and Early Childhood and Elementary/Special Education (Bremerton).

About the College

The College of Science and Engineering (CSE) consists of eight academic departments: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering and Design, Geology, Mathematics, and Physics and Astronomy. In addition to the academic departments, the college is home to Western's Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education (SMATE) program. Western has extensively invested in new facilities, instructional innovation, and the recruitment of world-class faculty for the sciences in recent years. Thus, students in the college are engaged in high-quality classroom, laboratory, and hands-on research experiences that foster deep foundational disciplinary knowledge as well as the tools to engage in the creation of new scientific knowledge. The overall mission of CSE is to promote lifelong learning through state-of-the-art programs that emphasize experiential learning and scholarship, to produce globally impactful discoveries, innovation, and student-engaged research, to provide equitable and inclusive pathways in STEM for students to achieve their career goals in the State of Washington and beyond, and to engage with the broader community by building and sustaining strong regional academic, industrial, and other community partnerships.

About the Department

The Engineering & Design Department offers two ABET-accredited undergraduate degrees in Manufacturing Engineering (MFGE) and Materials Science & Engineering (MSE), along with a NASAD-accredited degree in Industrial Design. The Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) program is newly established and is expected to welcome its first cohort in Fall 2026. In addition, Western Washington University offers an ABET-accredited degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering (EECE) through the recently established EECE Department.

Guided by its mission, the Engineering & Design Department is dedicated to excellence in teaching and scholarship. Its programs emphasize creative problem-solving, analytical skill development, and experiential learning, preparing graduates to be industry-ready engineers and designers who can contribute immediately to regional and global innovation.

About the Position

The Department of Engineering & Design at Western Washington University invites applications for a non-tenure-track faculty position in support of the Industrial & Systems Engineering Program at Western on the Peninsulas.  This is a new 2+2 Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering on the Peninsulas (ISE) designed to serve students on the Olympic Peninsula and the greater region. The first two years of ISE program are completed through the Associate of Science - Track 2 (AS-T2) program at Olympic College or other regional AS-T2 granting institutions, followed by the final two years through WWU. ISE prepares graduates for careers with the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Amazon, logistics and supply chain organizations, healthcare systems, and other regional employers. The curriculum emphasizes systems design, data analytics, operations research, human factors, quality and continuous improvements, and project management, with strong integration of applied learning, hybrid course delivery, and industry-sponsored capstone projects. The program is being developed with ABET accreditation as a central goal, ensuring rigorous academic preparation and industry recognition.

The Engineering & Design Department maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary teaching in ISE program. In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year and summer sessions, applications are accepted continuously for temporary, non-tenure track teaching positions on a part-time basis with occasional opportunities for temporary, full-time appointments. Positions may become available at any time and are typically filled on a quarterly basis.

Position Responsibilities: Teach Industrial & Systems Engineering courses as directed by the ISE Program Faculty Lead and the Department Chair. The department, college and University value teaching, and we expect you to be an excellent teacher; to be current in your discipline; to engage students actively in their own learning including discussion, writing, and analysis; and to set high standards regarding course content. You are expected to provide students with feedback on their coursework and examinations, to be available to students through regularly scheduled office hours in keeping with department policy, and to collect assessment data on student learning and participate in efforts for accreditation related to your teaching assignment. You must have your students evaluate your course(s) using the standard University evaluation forms, or others approved by the provost, and you must make those evaluations available to the department chairs and faculty Lead for annual review.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering or a related discipline
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching
• Demonstrated commitment to fulfilling working, teaching, and mentoring responsibilities in ways that provide equitable and inclusive environments for all students, faculty, and staff with diverse social identities and backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent, relevant industry experience
• M.S. or Ph.D. in in Industrial & Systems Engineering or related discipline
• Successful teaching experience

Conditions of Employment

Must be able to travel and spend time at multiple locations, including peninsula's locations (Bremerton and Poulsbo). 

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to HR@wwu.edu if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

Salary

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Benefits Information Benefits Overview for Faculty Positions

Bargaining Unit

 United Faculty of Western Washington

Application Instructions

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae that clearly address their experience in relation to the position responsibilities, as well as the required and preferred qualifications. When applicable, submission of prior student evaluations of teaching is strongly encouraged.

Applicants will also be asked to provide contact information for three professional references.

This vacancy pool is refreshed annually. Please refer to the applicable closing date information below. Applicants who wish to remain under consideration for future opportunities are encouraged to resubmit updated application materials to the new pool once it is posted.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.  Employment-based visa sponsorship may be considered depending on the candidate's current immigration status; however, the University is unable to sponsor new H1B petitions or cover associated filing or processing fees at this time.

Closing Date Notes

Applications are accepted continuously for potential NTT faculty openings; please apply at your earliest convenience. Vacancy pool closes no later than December 31, 2026.

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with applicable laws, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, use of protective leave, genetic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal (including a service animal in training) by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU's Policies on Prohibiting Discrimination Based on A Protected Class and Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Sex. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.edu

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services, 360.650.3751 or 711 (Washington Relay).

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of Student Life at student.life@wwu.edu. The report can be found at: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires and rehires, which includes a sexual misconduct background check.